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Work out how much you could get

Student Finance Calculator

If you're planning to do a full-time higher education course, use the Student Finance Calculator to estimate how much you could get through student loans, grants and bursaries.

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Applying for student finance

Whether you're just starting a course or in your second or subsequent year of study, you can apply for student loans, grants, and some bursaries online.

You can currently apply for the 2009/10 academic year - or for 2010/11, if you're a new student.

For students continuing their studies in 2010/11, applications will open in early 2010.

• Register, login and apply online for student finance

Supporting a student finance application

If you are the parent or partner of a student, you can supply your financial details in support of their application for finance online.

• Support an application online

View payments or correspondence and update your account

Login to your student finance account online to find out when you'll get your payments, or view copies of letters that have been sent to you by Student Finance England or Student Finance Direct.

You can also update your student finance account details (for example, your email address, term-time and home address and bank details) online.

• Login to your student finance account

Update your student finance login security details

If you need to access your student finance account but have forgotten your login ID or password, you can request a reminder online. Your login details will be sent to you immediately by email.

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Student loan repayments

Estimate your student loan repayments

If you're a new student starting a course in 2009/10, you can use the Student Loan Repayment Calculator to estimate how much your repayments will be.

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Completed your studies?

Log in to your account to view your student loan balance, update your personal details or make payments.

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Find out more about student finance

For full information on student finance, from applying for student loans and grants to repaying your student loan, follow the link below.

• Student finance